The pilot was trapped in the plane for a while after the plane crashed, but was conscious and alert when he was extracted, officials said. The pilot, a Long Island resident, was taken to a local hospital. He was treated for several broken bones.

The plane hit several parked cars and knocked down power lines for a two-block stretch, officials said.

ATTENTION There has been a small plane crash on Ave E between 41st and 42nd St. PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA!